Description

Sodium 2-(Octyloxy)-2-Oxoethane-1-Sulphonate is a high-purity anionic surfactant and specialty chemical intermediate. This compound is valued for its excellent wetting, emulsifying, and dispersing properties in demanding formulations. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the agrochemical, personal care, and industrial cleaning sectors seeking reliable performance and consistent quality.

Application

• Agrochemical Formulations: Acts as a key wetting agent, dispersant, and penetrant in pesticide and herbicide concentrates and soluble liquid (SL) formulations.
• Personal Care Products: Used as a mild surfactant and foaming agent in shampoos, body washes, and other cleansing products.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaners: Serves as an effective emulsifier and detergent in heavy-duty degreasers, metal cleaners, and hard surface cleaners.
• Textile Processing: Functions as a wetting and leveling agent in dyeing and finishing processes.
• Paints & Coatings: Employed as a dispersing agent for pigments and fillers to improve stability and application properties.
• Polymerization: Can be used as an emulsifier in emulsion polymerization processes for synthetic rubbers and plastics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium 2-(Octyloxy)-2-Oxoethane-1-Sulphonate
CAS No.	29462-75-7
Molecular Formula	C10H19NaO6S
Molecular Weight	290.31 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium Octyl Sulfoacetate; Sodium Capryl Sulfoacetate; 2-(Octyloxy)-2-Oxoethanesulfonic Acid Sodium Salt; Octyl Sulfoacetate Sodium Salt; Sulfacetic Acid Octyl Ester Sodium Salt; Octyl Glycolate Sulfonate Sodium Salt; SFE-8; Contact for details on additional trade names.
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Quality Control

Our Sodium 2-(Octyloxy)-2-Oxoethane-1-Sulphonate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting assay, impurity profile, and physical parameters is available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture which may affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
pH (10% Solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.